You are diligently doing the exercises, but are forced to note with sadness: the waist does not get thinner, but the press - more reliably? Do not rush to look for a new fitness club or turn off the video with a home exercise - perhaps it's just a matter of ignoring the details. Check yourself with simple rules, formulated by sports experts.
Proper preparation for workloads is the main precept of those who aspire to find graceful forms. You do not need to start practicing on an absolutely empty stomach - you may not have enough strength for high-quality performance of exercises. But a tight snack just before the appearance in the hall - a bad idea, which is fraught with intestinal colic and painful spasms. Eat a bit of light protein food an hour before training - this is enough for the intended purposes.
Do not start the complex immediately after pumping the press. If you are doing yourself, remember: the exercises for working out the abdominal muscles are preceded by a warm-up. For a short lesson, a ten-minute warm-up is also suitable: inclines, turns, squats and twists. They will prepare the body for effective work on problem areas.
Monitor the pressure of your own press. It does not matter if you shake straight or oblique abdominal muscles - you should only use them. Try not to strain your neck, hands or back while doing the exercise - this can lead to injuries and pain. Concentrate on the abdominal area, mentally follow how the muscles work - if you feel their systematic resistance and relaxation, you are on the right track.